Written by Dr. Tracie M. Safier, Nemours du Pont Pediatrics
HPV, or more specifically, human papilloma virus, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), infecting almost 14 million people each year in the United States (about 79 million are currently infected). It’s so common that most people…
Written by Todd Harris, Director of Autism Services, Devereux
Today about 1 in 68 children in the United States has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—that’s a 30% increase over the number identified in 2012 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1 in 88). Early diagnosis…
Written by Dr. Greg Degnan, ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center
Exercising for healthy aging: it’s never too late to gain real benefits from working out Dr. Greg Degnan, ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center Major health improvements are possible, regardless of your age when you begin to exercise. For a woman…
Written by Dr. Lewis Lo, Suburban OB/GYN
Today’s menopause: not your mothers hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Lewis Lo, Suburban OB/GYN If you’re approaching 50, you may be thinking about major health milestones. Yes, there are many health concerns for women in their 50s—increased risks of heart disease,…
Written by Dr. Patricia Boken, Community Volunteers in Medicine
The first rule is to take care of yourself. Dr. Patricia Boken, Community Volunteers in Medicine In our 40s women are often trying to balance their job, children and aging parents. We find we’re taking care of everyone else and,…
Written by Dr. Eduardo Mercurio, Chester County Hospital, OB/GYN
Are you pregnancy ready? Boost your chances for a healthy baby Dr. Eduardo Mercurio, Chester County Hospital, OB/GYN As you reach specific milestones in life or enter a certain stage in a relationship, you may start thinking about becoming pregnant.…
Written by Dr. Karen Baird, Penn Family Medicine, Southern Chester County
Building good health through healthy habit. Dr. Karen Baird, Penn Family Medicine, Southern Chester County For most women, our 20s are the healthiest time in our lives. This was when muffin tops applied only to baked goods, late night parties…
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